Bristol Oaks POA

What Bristol Oaks POA's governing documents say

Bristol Oaks is a single-family residential POA (Property Owners Association) in Keene, TX. These governing documents — the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions, and Easements (CC&Rs) and the Design Guidelines — apply to all lot owners. They establish architectural standards, use restrictions, and maintenance obligations to preserve property values and community appearance.

• Architectural review (ACC): All exterior changes (buildings, fences, painting, etc.) require prior written approval from the Architectural Control Committee (ACC). Plans must be submitted showing design, materials, and harmony with the subdivision. The ACC can grant variances but decisions are final. Solar panels, rain barrels, and flagpoles have specific guidelines in exhibits.
• Construction & minimum standards: Each residence must have at least 1,300 sq ft of living area (excl. garages, porches). Minimum 75% (single-story) or 80%/60% (two-story) of exterior walls must be brick, stone, or masonry. Roof pitch must be 6:12 or greater (except decorative sheds 4:12). Roofing must be architectural shingles (20-year or better) or approved alternatives. No chain-link fences; fences max 8 ft tall, set back from street.
• Landscaping & lot maintenance: Yards must be neatly landscaped, watered, mowed, and free of invasive species. Trash must be in screened containers. Clothes drying in public view and vegetable gardens visible from street are prohibited. Compost heaps only in rear yards. Weeds and grass must be kept cut.
• Parking & vehicles: Boats, trailers, and RVs cannot be parked in front or visible from street except for loading/unloading. Parking is not allowed in common areas or easements. Each house must have a garage for at least two cars; garages cannot be converted to other uses.
• Pets: Only domestic pets in numbers normal for a single family; no commercial breeding. Excluded animals: horses, cows, hogs, sheep, goats, guinea fowl, ducks, chickens, turkeys, or any animal that interferes with quietude or safety.
• Use restrictions: Lots are for single-family residential use only. No commercial, industrial, or professional use unless not detectable by sight/sound/smell and conforming to zoning. Temporary construction trailers allowed with ACC approval. No incomplete construction beyond 12 months.
• Solar panels, rain barrels & flags: Solar panels require ACC approval and must be placed out of front view or with neighbor consent. Rain barrels (max 55 gal if visible) must be screened. Flagpoles and flags: certain flags (US, Texas, military) need no prior approval; others do. Freestanding flagpoles max 20 ft, must be setback equal to height.
• What this document doesn't cover: The excerpts do not specify assessment amounts, leasing restrictions, or age restrictions. Leasing is implicitly allowed but must comply with single-family use. Common amenities are mentioned but not detailed.

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